Santa Barbara County vintners join the global One Block Challenge effort to fix farming.
Santa Barbara County fire crews responded Thursday to smoking cliffs in Hope Ranch, where a long-known geological quirk can spark heat, smoke, and occasional small fires.
An 18-year-old student was arrested at Righetti High School after a school resource deputy found a loaded handgun during a midday contact tied to a warrant, authorities said.
Authorities identify suspect as Anthony Torres Lopez Jr., who allegedly rammed into a deputy’s vehicle and fled on foot Tuesday evening.